Connie francis has died at the age of 87 Francis was a successful singer in the 1950s and 1960s and was the first solo female performer to have a no 1 single on the billboard hot 100 Connie francis was an american singer and actress whose recordings in the 1950s and ’60s encompassed country, rock and roll, and pop In 1960 she became the first woman to top the billboard singles chart. Connie francis, a pop star in the 1950s and 1960s who enjoyed a resurgence in popularity this year, has died
The news of her passing was shared in a july 17 facebook post by ron. The wholesome pop star's hits included “pretty little baby” and “who’s sorry now?” the latter would serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy. Connie francis, the pop vocalist behind 1950s and '60s hits stupid cupid, who's sorry now and pretty little baby, has died at 87. Pop singer connie francis has died at 87 The first female singer to reach no 1 on the billboard hot 100, she was known for her hit single who's sorry now?